Re: smart plugs???

On 1/16/25 07:24 AM, Chris Elvidge wrote:

On 15/01/2025 at 16:32, Mike Scott wrote:

Hi all. I'm looking for a so-called "smart plug" to control from linux.
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I've just had a bad experience with tp-link's offering, which requires using a phone to set it up - and enabling in-app purchases to do so, how unnecessary! My own phone and tablet are too out of date for their software to install, and I'm not about to change settings on anyone else's. Unfortunately, PyP100 needs the device to be already set up :-{
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So - is there a smart plug around that can be set up and controlled from linux without all the garbage the makers seem to want to inflict?
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TIA.
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 If you're up to a bit of wiring, try a USB relay. E.g. Annadue Relay Module (try Amazon, 2 channel £10.62)
Interface: apt install usbrelay
usbrelay --debug for information
 1, 2, 3, 8 channels available
 

https://www.amazon.com/DSD-TECH-SH-UR01A-Controller-Computer/dp/B09PYML6Q7
That's the coolest.  Damn! I wish I had that back when!   Of course Linux Mint and good computers etc weren't available when I was a huge DIYer and tinkered, but it really would have been fun.
I breadborded and built a bunch of stuff (digital clock from ICs) back in those days.   Had a board we plugged into our Commodore 64 that allowed me to program ePROMS.  Fun days.
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